Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam and holds great significance for Muslims across the world. It falls on the 10th of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, carrying spiritual and ...

The Islamic New Year is, unlike other religions and cultures, not widely considered as a time for celebration. From the first to the tenth day of the new year, the time of serious reflection and ...

On Tuesday, Muslims across the world will be marking Ashura, a prominent day for all Muslims but one which is also at the heart of the split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. Here’s what you need to ...

Ashura is fast approaching on July 17, 2024, and we’ve put together a list of Ashura quotes to share with those observing. But first, what is Ashura? The holy day takes place on the 10th day of ...

Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq on Tuesday this year to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas on the day of “Ashura.” ...

(Corrects final paragraph to remove reference to Lebanon as site of attacks) Jan 18 (Reuters) - At least 11 people died in a suicide bomb blast in a Shi'ite Muslim prayer hall in the Pakistani city of ...

KARACHI (Reuters) - A suicide bomber attacked a Shi'ite Muslim procession in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi on Monday, killing at least 25 people, officials said. Ashura, the Shi'ite calendar's ...